The mosque was built in 1335 upon the order of Seyfettin Sungur Aga during the reign of Ebusaid, the Ilkhanid Sultan Sungur Bey Mosque, built from cut stone in a rectangular plan, reflects the characteristics of the Seljuk period with its eastern and southern portals and stone carvings on the mihrab. Among the decorative motifs, the lion, heads of griphons, wild birds, horse and gazelle are outstanding. In addition to these, the two-headed eagle above the entrance arch and the decorations in gothic style found on both of the portals are also interesting.
The mosque was originally supported by three low arches and had three naves. The larger nave in the middle was covered with three domes and each of the side naves with transversal vaults. Due to the fire in the mosque in the 18th century, the upper part was supported with wooden poles and lost its originality.
In the mother of pearl encrusted wooden mihrab inscription, now found in the Nigde.
Disari Mosque, it is written that the mosque was built by Hoca Ebubekir upon the orders of Seyfeddin Sungur Bey during the reign of the Great Sultan Ebusaid. The Sungur Bey Mosque is special due to its portal with double minarets, and the use of the Gothic and Islamic styles together.
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